Vivid Overturning,
Although this wasn’t a positive inspiration, the first 24 hours of a post-Roe world is what gave me the spark to paint. When creating this piece, I couldn’t help but think of my son. I love my son and would do anything in my power to keep his life free from worry. That was a choice I was able to choose for myself in the era of Roe.
-Samantha Cortez, I Am Why consultant
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